What do I need to know about the Continued Professional Certification Assessment (CPCA)?

It's required during your second 4-year CPC cycle; not pass/fail

The assessment is administered and controlled by the NBCRNA based on your Initial Certification Date. No CE credits are awarded for completing the assessment, which is required during the second 4-year cycle.

You can view your estimated timeline based on your certification period (login required).

Initial Certification Date BEFORE 1/1/2020

You will NOT need to take the CPC Assessment during your first 4-year period
You will need to take the CPC Assessment during your next 4-year period (and each 4-year period thereafter).

Initial Certification Date AFTER 1/1/2020

You will need to take the CPC Assessment during your first 4-year period (and each 4-year period thereafter).

Tip: You can find your certification period in My dashboard (login required).

Not Pass/Fail

The CPC Assessment (CPCA) is a performance standard assessment. It includes 150 questions, is closed-book, and has a 3-hour time limit. It is not pass/fail.

The assessment does not impact your certification. However, additional targeted continuing education would be required for any area(s) where you do not meet the performance standard.